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A coin is tossed again and again. If tail appears on first three tosses, then the chance that head appears on fourth toss is
A coin is tossed again and again. If tail appears on first three tosses, then the chance that head appears on fourth toss is
Updated On: Apr 23, 2024
- (A) 1/16
- (B) 1/2
- (C) 1/8
- (D) 1/4
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The Correct Option is B
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Explanation:
p = 1.1.1. 1/2 = 1/2
p = 1.1.1. 1/2 = 1/2
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